Jasmine Yu Portfolio 3.0

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

Jasmine Yu

Curriculum Vitae

(438)-885-7479

jasmineyu00@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineyu00

Education

McGill University - M.Arch (ongoing)

McGill University (2018-2022)

Skills

Montréal, QC / 2023-2025

Montreal, QC / 2018-2022

Software Rhino / Vray / Enscape / Grasshopper / Adobe Suite / AutoCAD/ Revit / Procreate / MS Office

Language

Fluent in English and Mandarin

Intermediate French

Work Experience

McGill Universtiy

Teaching assistant-architecture undergraduate classes

Reflect Architecture

Architectural modeling, visualization, drafting and document preparation

CS Design

Design assistance, drafting, design document production and management

Montréal, QC / 2023-2024

Toronto, ON / 2022-2023

Montréal, QC / 2021

Involvement

U2 & U3 Class Representative, McGill Architecture Student’s Association(ASA)

Voice student concerns and communicate actively with professors

Event organization in collabration with other members of ASA

Vice-President Gear, 2020 McGill Engineering Games Executive Committee

Uniform design, sourcing and distribution

Co-lead 46 delegates to participate in the 2020 Quebec Engineering Games

2020-2022

2020

2016-2017 Volunteer at Greater Moncton Lunar New Year Celebration Banquet MC, choreographer, dancer and pianist

Post-Pandemic Live+Work Units

FABRIQUE

A Circular Economy Marketplace

Studio Project

In collaboration with Ty Follis, Giulio Habib and Maria Quiroz

Instructed by Salmaan Craig, Daniela Leon and Naomi Keena Fall 2023

The final project in this studio originated from a proposal by Innov, a non-profit organization based in Laval—a city directly north of Montreal constructed within the typical North-American suburban landscape. This studio aims to reconsiders consumer capitalism, seeking new relationships between the city and suburbia while paying attention to material economy, environmental impact and climate patterns. The goal was to design an innovative marketplace where all merchants will offer either second-hand products, rental objects, or repair services. The center also offers sufficient capacity to receive and process donations from customers, thus maximizing the lifespan of objects and materials. The marketplace will be located in the heart of the city, with the intention of creating a regenerative new urban center that will bring upon fresh energy and movement, a place that will be integral to the growth of Greater Montreal.

Our design envisions a democratic market space that would provide enough flexibility to adapt to the changes in a dynamic environment. Textile was chosen as the key material on the interior and exterior due to its many characteristics that can offer a variety of spatial experiences. The textiles, recycled and processed from donated fabric, are integrated into the structural system of the building on the interior as flexible partitions. The very notion is then reflected on the exterior through the use of second skin of operable mesh panels supported on a semi-independent grid structure.

temporary booth

semi-perm. booth permanent shop

Our design challenges the traditional mall typology by proposing a market hall organized by layers of temporality: permanent, semi-permanent and temporary. Corresponding spatial strategies were implemented to satisfy the ever-changing demands in the building parameterized by program, user and time.

occupies the upper floor. The dynamic use of textile creates an array of multi-functional spaces that can be easily transformed upon demand. The building implements an efficient spatial system using textile divisions mounted on suspended ceiling tracks. The textile divisions are recycled from fabric received though donations, and are fully manufactured in-house in the textile workshop on the lower floor. Through the operations of the workshop, we wish to encourage community engagement, building a collective knowledge base towards circular economy and sustainable architecture.

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semi-permanent market temporary market event venue panel partitions

curtain partitions no partitions

Laval, Québec

THE FIRST FLOOR contains support programs of the building, such as the donation sorting center, repair/maker space and the textile workshop. The main transversal walkway is situated next to the southern façade to harvest maximum natural light for humans and plants. As a response to the city’s proposal of reducing vehicle traffic on site, only the eastern facade is car-friendly and allows direct access to the donation center. The other facades encourage pedestrain and bike traffic.

model-textile system

textile workshop repair/maker space donation reception/sorting center

first floor plan

The building design incorporates natural buoyancy ventilation as a strategy to minimize its environmental footprint. The central atrium allows different ventilation strategies to take place corresponding to seasonal ambient temperatures. In the summer, heat from occupants of the building causes air to rise and exit through the highest point of the building in the atrium. Because of the air pressure differential, new fresh air is pulled into the building at low vents, creating a cycle of airflow that keeps spaces ventilated. In cooler shoulder seasons, low vents are closed and air is exhausted and supplied from the same location at the highest point of the building. Exhausting air mixes with fresh air, pre-warming it to keep temperatures mild within the building.As the temperature drops in Winter, a mechanical Dedicated Outdoor Air System recovers heat from the building’s air exhaust, effectively supplying pre-warmed fresh air. Where needed, radiant ceiling panelsupply additional heat to building occupants, especially at the building envelope.

The exterior of the building communicates with the interior through the notion of fabric, maximizing the full potential of textile as a design language. The facade, composed of operable screen panels, acts as a second skin of the building framing a pathway on along the perimeter and provide shading.

thermal diagram

structrual model 1:150

south elevation

Spring/Fall

Winter

Summer mixing ventilation mechanically assisted heat recovery

displacement ventilation

Elementary School Proposal in Griffintown

Studio Project

In collaboration with Daniel Nguyen

Instructed by Howard Davies

Fall 2021

For my third-year studio in fall 2021, my partner and I proposed for an elementary school in Griffintown, Montréal. With a capacity to accommodate 400 students and the addition of a public gallery space, the school is envisioned to be a space for the community. The design elaborates around the theme of creating interactive spaces that shelter moments of playfulness. To achieve this effect, we developed the massing strategy of “push and pull”, similar to that of a Jenga game, to alter the profile of the façade as well as interior partitions. The programs unfold on 3 floors with a basement, and is divided into 2 main wings joined by a large double height atrium. The push and pull strategy transforms the profile of the hallways through the creation of small breakout pods which aim to activate circulation spaces during class time; the same strategy is embodied on the façade through the creation of balconies and coves which are directly accessible from classrooms.

Overall, the design conveys a modern industrial aesthetic, a tribute to Griffintown’s historical background. This proposal of the school wishes to connect to the past of Griffintown and become a junction point for its future development.

Griffintown, Montreal

1726 Rue des Bassins

The proposed elementary school is located in the heart of Griffintown, overlooking Canal Lachine. One design challenge posed by the choice of site is its unique triangular shape as it is bounded on 2 sides by roads and the other by water. To encourage the act of “play”, enough outdoor play space is given with the addition of a play structure adjacent to the water which echoes the design of the school. The entrance to the school is a large underpass leading to the playground, where children can enjoy outdoor activities in the morning and during recess. When classes begin, they would enter the building via 4 separate vestibules directly from the playground, therefore filtering and organizing traffic by grade--each cycle, including the kindergarden have their respective stairs which would lead them directly to their classrooms.

The school is composed of two wings joined by a central atrium. The atrium (shown on page 7) is a multi-functional space that becomes the focal point of the school. Through the “push and pull” massing strategy, pockets of space along the classroom corridors are created as break-out spaces to fully activate the circulation spaces. Compliant with the requested program, the school also shares a public art gallery with the community as an incentive to strengthen the dynamic and diverse energy in Griffintown.

second floor plan

third floor plan

ground floor plan

cut-away isometric

1:100 model

The Convergence:

A Timber Dining Hall for Camp YMCA Kanawana

Studio Project

In collaboration with Emil Cayouette

Instructed by Morgan Carter

Winter 2022

For the last project of my undergraduate studies, my partner and I were tasked with designing a timber dining hall immersed in the nature of St. Sauveur, Québec, for the YMCA Camp Kanawana. Our proposal for the dining hall aims to encourage intimacy and engagement with the natural context on site, which slopes over a forested hill with a clear view to the lake The building is divided into 2 masses according to program: the upper portion being the kitchen and the lower being the dining hall. Bounded by the roads on site, the two masses converge at a mutual corner, thus forming a dialogue with each other.

The building structure follows the converging path of the massing, displaying the gradual merge of two discrete truss systems becoming juxtaposed as they approach the point of convergence. Both systems draw inspiration from a typical scissor truss and were reinvented in accordance with the asymmetrical roof structure. The roof, adorned by punctual moments of skylights, hovers over the entire building to form unique peaks and ridges that are reflective of the beauty of its surrounding landscape.

St. Sauveur, Québec

Camp Kanawana, YMCA du Québec

This studio focuses on crafting physical models in various scales, with particular attention to timber construction details and methods. The following page showcases a 1:10 fragment model, 1:50 partial structure model and two detailed models.

Our decision to place the building on a hill impacted the design of the open southern façade. The large apertures allow campers to fully take in the waterfront view while being surrounded by greenery. We implemented a structural strategy that is partially below-grade and partially raised on pilotis. The convergence of the kitchen and the dining hall creates an interior overlap, with the stage joining the kitchen and the dining hall. The addition of the stage allows the dining hall to be transformed into a multi-functional event space, while naturally becoming an architectural focal point due to its strategic central location.

floor plan

1:10 structural study

1:100 final model

1:200 study model

1:10 fragment model

large complex-overall isometric

Post-pandemic Live+work Units

Studio

Project Independent Work

Instructed by Daniela Leon

This project explores the daily cycle of live and work of students in perspectives of privacy, collectivity, and community. Initial analyses are conducted through the production of a series of relational maps and diagrams that illustrate, document and describe the relationships of a typical life of a student before the COVID Pandemic. The final objective of the design is to re-imagine the criteria of typical student housing in a post-COVID world and create a complex consisting of live/work units. The design was executed in two parts with different targets in mind: while the midterm project was for a small community of 10 with no designated site, the final project was a large residential building for 40 students located in downtown Montréal. The two phases explore different modes of living and working of students: the large complex proposal would take on a more systematic approach suitable for the city, while the small community proposal creates a homey co-living environment. Both aim to integrate the delicate relationship between live and work into the architecture

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PRECEDENT ANALYSIS

An exploration of urban living and working spaces

2 THE PANDEMIC

A series of diagrams studying the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student life

pre-pandemic: work

post-pandemic: live

pre-pandemic: live post-pandemic: work

3 SMALL COMMUNITY

A conceptual co-live+work compound for 10 students

The intention of this design is to emulate an apartment-like lifestyle, ensuring sufficient privacy while encouraging social interactions. This is achieved by drawing a clear distinction between individual and collective activities; the possibility of social engagement increases as one move up the building.

The ten live/work units are divided into 3 compounds, where each resident has their own bedroom and working unit with identical floor area. The first floor is the most private as it hosts 10 individual bedrooms. Within each compound, residents can ascend the private stairs to access the common room. The public staircase in the center leads from the first to the third-floor collaborative space. This staircase is intended to be accessed by all 10 residents, as well as visitors if they wish to work/study with on the third floor. From the collaborative space, each resident may enter their private study units. These units are placed on the top floor for optimal natural lighting and views. Each compound includes a terrace space, adjacent to the three gardens that are shared between two compounds.

SITE LARGE COMPLEX

Introduction to site for the final proposal: ecology

Place Ville-Marie, Montréal

1 Place Ville-Marie

The site analysis portion of this studio was a collaborative effort. I had studied the ecological relations between the site and its urban context. Located in the busiest urban area of Montréal, the central location of Place VilleMarie signifies its connections with the three major ecosystems in the city: Mont Royal, Parc Jean-Drapeau and the St. Lawrance riverfront.

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A large student dormitory re-imagined

This complex was designed to accommodate both the live and work of 40 students, with the intention of encouraging fluid transition between the two. Located in the busiest urban area of downtown Montréal, the building must ensure the passage of pedestrians on its ground level via the creation of a diagonal underpass.

The top floors include a large event space which is shared with the public. Hence, circulation is crucial to ensure the access of guests as well as safety of students. This is achieved by distributing study floors among the bedroom floors; students will only have to go one or two levels up or down from their bedroom to access the working spaces.

The floor plates are split into halves to allow the passage of the central staircase, as well as create opportunities tor more natural lighting. Terraces are distributed throughout to create accessible green space.

This design ensures sufficient personal space while encouraging moments of social interaction. These moments can be found on the bedroom floors, through the contrast between private bedrooms and public programs such as the foyer

section vignette

Moodbox

Studio Project

In collaboration with Chen Zhuofan & Diba Khamesan

Instructed by David Covo Fall 2019

As an introductory studio project, its intention is to familiarize students with elementary architectural ideas such as rhythm, pattern, lighting, materials, etc. We studied Bibliothèque du Boisé in SaintLaurent, Montréal as a precedent, then designed and constructed a subjective, three-dimensional representation of the building.

All Eyes On Me

Professional Project

Design by Trevor Wallace @Reflect Architecture

Renders by me

Yorkville, Toronto 162

Graphic Design/Illustration

Extracurricular Independent work

2019-2022

2020 EngGames uniform: sewing patch

2020 EngGames uniform: crewneck graphic

2020 EngGames uniform: tank top graphic ASA 2021 frosh T-shirt graphic

concept art in support of #BLM movement

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